Wallaby & ThePointsGuy.com Launch New Chrome Browser Extension to Make Maximizing Travel Rewards Easier than Ever

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wallaby, the leader in mobile and web-based credit card optimization solutions, today announced the launch of TPG for Google Chrome, a browser extension for popular travel rewards site ThePointsGuy.com. Wallaby and ThePointsGuy.com work together to offer travel-savvy consumers free web-based and mobile tools that recommend the right mix of credit cards to maximize travel rewards. The release of the new Chrome extension makes it easy for users to rack up rewards online.

Through the partnership, fans of the travel rewards site receive free access to a big data toolset that analyzes credit card spending and recommends the right cards to generate the most advantageous travel rewards and savings. The new release of TPG for Chrome gives the site's users an easy way to access Wallaby's industry-leading credit card recommendation engine, algorithms, and database of credit card offers from within the most popular browser.

Users can load the extension by selecting ThePointsGuy.com icon in Chrome to see which of their current cards they should use for an online transaction. The extension generates a real-time recommendation, displaying a thumbnail image of the suggested card as a visual cue. ThePointsGuy.com users can then choose the card that will maximize their travel rewards.

"We built ThePointsGuy.com to show users how to travel in style by earning rewards through frequent flyer programs and to provide tips and information custom-made for frequent travelers," said Brian Kelly, who is The Points Guy. "With TPG for Chrome, now it's easier than ever for users to pick the right credit cards and earn amazing rewards while shopping online."

"ThePointsGuy.com has millions of passionate fans because of the amazing advice Brian provides. While Brian can't be with you in person when you shop online, TPG for Chrome provides the same quality advice, based on Brian's point valuations and card strategies, to ensure you never leave rewards behind," said Matthew Goldman, Founder and CEO of Wallaby Financial. "Building on the success of the TPG To Go mobile app for offline rewards shopping, we are proud to partner again with ThePointsGuy.com to offer this tool to maximize online shopping."

About The Points Guy
Brian Kelly is The Points Guy, a leading influencer in the industry of points, miles, and travel. A former Wall Street road warrior, Brian started sharing tips on thepointsguy.com in 2010. Now with more than 2 million monthly readers, The Points Guy breaks deals on top credit cards and ways to maximize points and miles. Brian continues to fly more 200,000 miles per year—usually flying first class for just pennies on the dollar. Get the latest signature tips, advice, and inspiration from TPG on Twitter and Instagram: follow him @ThePointsGuy.

About Wallaby Financial Inc.
Wallaby is the leader in credit card data and consumer financial information applications. Powered by CardBase®, a proprietary database of more than 2,700 credit card profiles, and Wallaby's unique real-time optimization algorithms, Wallaby's product suite helps consumers to earn more rewards and save more money. Wallaby informs consumers about which card to use when shopping, and helps them find the best credit card to add to their wallets by taking into account rewards, fees, interest rates and more financial data. Wallaby products are available for Web, iPhone, Android, wearables, and more. Wallaby Financial Inc. is a subsidiary of Bankrate, Inc. (NYSE: RATE) For more information, please visit https://www.walla.by. Stay connected with Wallaby on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @wallabycard.

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